Human Resources Manager

JEFFREY D. BOOTH

**** ********* ****** **. ******, MO 64801 417-***-**** or 417-

***-**** *******@********.***

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

High record of success in Human Resources Management. Creative problem

solver with proven abilities as the visionary, creator, and driver of

strategies and business plans that have consistently delivered to the

success of the company. Functional expertise in:

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CORE SKILLS & SPECIALITIES

Talent Acquisition & Training Organizational Development

Staff Recruiting & Retention

Compensation & Benefits Employee Engagement

HR Compliance

Union Relations Project Management

Performance Management

Conflict Resolution Team Building

Safety

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EDUCATION

B.G.S. Kent State University, Kent OH

05/80

Political Science & Sociology

Senior Senator, Student Senate

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ACHIEVEMENTS IN HUMAN RESOURCES

Partnered with key business managers to lead a major reorganization

initiative to consolidate several regions into a single market-focused

organization during 3 major merger/acquisitions. Initiated change

management and cultural integration efforts required to transform several

cultures into one with bias for action and customer focus.

Developed and implemented 360 performance-based job evaluations for upper

management.

Developed leadership talent forecast and implemented strategic staffing

initiatives required to meet current and forecasted requirements and

achieving long-term business goals.

Performed salary analysis realigning wages with market reducing turnover.

Key Leader in implementing TQM and team building improving on quality of

care.

Established and implemented an Affirmative Action program passing an OFCCP

audit.

Reduced EEOC charges and employee grievances by 80% through partnering with

supervisors.

Developed improved safety practices reducing number of injuries by 38% and

lowering worker's compensation rate by $250k.

Handled difficult negotiations and prolonged labor unrest that resulted in

the end of union control;

Successfully recruited over 200 employees in less than three months during

the prolonged labor dispute.

Negotiated company benefit reducing costs by 30% implementing plan and tier

changes and convincing employees to share a portion of the premium.

Joined an organization undergoing rapid expansion as the first ever

Employee Relations Manager lacking in organizational effectiveness, with no

established HR practices. Built HR department from ground up to implement

HR standards and compliance, developed employee handbook, policies and

procedures, job descriptions and introduced a performance management

system.

Director, Human Resources 04/11 - 9/11

City of Neosho, Neosho MO

Accountable for the effective development, implementation and

administration of City of Neosho policies, practices, and programs as

they pertain to the relationship between the City of Neosho and its

employees.

Manager, Human Resources - South Region 02/07 -

02/11

The Schwan Food Company, Carthage MO

Managed the effective implementation and communication of compliance

to all HR policies, procedures and processes supporting 92 locations

covering seven states. Partnered with business leaders on the

development and implementation of initiatives that create an engaged

workforce. Provided daily Generalist support including, employee

relations, performance management and leadership development, and

executing strategic HR initiatives that supported the business and

building a team environment.

During this time I cared for my terminally ill mother and ill father.

04/02 - 02/07

Divisional Director, Human Resources 01/97

- 04/02

Arch Wireless, Central Division, Columbus OH

Provided HR leadership and support for the Central Division covering

five states partnering with business managers and their teams to

develop and implement strategic HR initiatives to achieve

organizational effectiveness. Provided leadership, direction and

expertise for the full scope of HR functions including employee

relations, compensation, training and development, engagement and

organizational design and change.

Manager, Human Resources 04/92 -

10/95

EmergyCare Inc., Erie PA

Developed and managed first Human Resources department for an

emergency medical service that was jointly owned by two hospitals.

Provided HR leadership and support to management and employees, HRIS,

policy development, recognition program and positive employee

relations. Also responsible employee benefits, compensation, workers

comp and safety.

Division Human Resources Manager 07/89 -

10/91

Spectrum Control Inc., EMD Division, Fairview PA

Provided HR leadership and support for three manufacturing facilities

with responsibility for employee benefits, compensation, training,

recruiting, department budget, AAP, employee relations, safety, OSHA,

Worker's Compensation and benefits.

Manager, Employee Relations 11/83 -

07/89

Leigh Industries Inc., Ashtabula OH

Business partner to CEO and President, providing HR leadership for two

plant locations with reasonability for employee benefits,

compensation, training, recruitment, department budget, AAP, employee

relations, labor contract,safety, OSHA, and Worker's Compensation.

Employee Relations Representative 05/80 -

11/83

Union Carbide Corp., Ashtabula OH

Responsible for weekly plant manning, recruitment of employees, plant

security, office maintenance, disciplinary action and grievance

procedure, EEO/AA program and all benefit programs.

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